Highland County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
2,226
population (2021)
-4.1%
pop change since 2010
51091
FIPS code
Highland County ZIP code map
About Highland County
Highland County is located in Virginia and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 2,226 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.1% from 2,321 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Highland County is 51091.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 2,226 |
| 2010 population | 2,321 |
| Change | -4.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51091 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Highland County
ZIP codes for Highland County, VA (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24413 | Blue Grass | Highland | View map |
| 24433 | Doe Hill | Highland | View map |
| 24442 | Head Waters | Highland | View map |
| 24458 | Mc Dowell | Highland | View map |
| 24465 | Monterey | Highland | View map |
Demographics & statistics
2,025
Population
60.9
Median age
$56,972
Median household income
$31,526
Per capita income
$150,700
Median home value
$176
Median monthly rent
87.2%
Home ownership
7.0%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
1,530
Housing units
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
25
Under 5
31
25
5–9
30
29
10–14
35
24
15–19
28
99
20–24
119
54
25–34
65
52
35–44
63
85
45–54
103
74
55–59
90
97
60–64
116
207
65–74
249
106
75–84
127
42
85+
50
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 223 | 15.9% |
| 18 and over | 1,802 | 84.1% |
| 65 and over | 781 | 28.2% |
| Median age | 60.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.1%
Asian
3.4%
Two or more races
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,898 | 93.1% |
| Asian | 69 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 58 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 0.6% |
Household income
Under $10k
0.9%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
14.8%
$35k–$50k
14.8%
$50k–$75k
33.5%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
9.4%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
0.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 33.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 0.2% |
| Median income | $56,972 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
9.5%
$100k–$150k
29.0%
$150k–$200k
15.3%
$200k–$300k
25.1%
$300k–$500k
13.1%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,700 |
| Median rent / month | $176 |
| Owner occupied | 87.2% |
| Renter occupied | 12.8% |
| Vacant | 44.4% |
| Single-family detached | 75.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 17.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.03 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 12.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.2% |
| 3 or more | 32.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.6% |
| Electricity | 26.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.9% |
| Fuel oil | 8.7% |
| Wood | 37.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 524 | 62.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 31 | 1.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 136 | 12.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 232 | 24.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 123 | 19.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 515 | 39.0% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Married | 73.7% | 66.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 14.7% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 6.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
43.9%
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Associate's degree
2.3%
Bachelor's degree
20.2%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 9 | 8.6% |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 97 | 59.2% |
| High school | 43 | 16.8% |
| College / grad school | 27 | 9.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.5%
Construction
14.6%
Agriculture & mining
14.2%
Public administration
9.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Retail trade
5.2%
Other services
4.9%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Professional & management
3.1%
Information
1.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.4%
Wholesale trade
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.2% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 13.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 22.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 46.2% |
| Government | 37.4% |
| Self-employed | 15.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.9% |
| Carpool | 4.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.0%
Under 18 years
10.6%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.2% |
| Retirement income | 26.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.1% |
| High cholesterol | 39.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 33.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 9.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 67.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 175 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.5% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 38.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.5% |
| Public insurance | 49.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 25.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,969 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 1 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,999 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 1,995 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 1,536 | 82.7% |
| Foreign born | 4 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 26 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 22 | 36.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 500 | 24.7% |
| Italian | 230 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 216 | 10.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 29 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 11 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.9% |
| Internet access | 82.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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